African Dance Development: rhythm in motion (improvers)

About this course

Participants develop African dance technique through more complex choreographies, working on strength, precision, sharper execution and faster transitions. The course also explores how rhythm and music inform movement, including dynamic interpretation and the cultural and musical foundations of the dances. Group performance is part of the course, with attention to coordinated and expressive movement.

What you'll learn

• Perform more complex African dance choreographies
• Interpret rhythm and music dynamically through movement
• Refine execution, precision and transitions
• Develop strength and expressive movement
• Explore cultural and musical foundations of the dances

Is this course right for you?

The course is labelled Improver, suggesting it is intended for learners developing beyond fundamental African dance techniques. Participation includes group performance, alongside work on increasingly complex choreography, faster transitions and dynamic musical interpretation.

• Includes group performance work.
• Introduces more complex choreography and faster transitions.